Herrin Elementary School

Today, April 28th will be a 2:00 dismissal. Please make sure students know their plan for dismissal. School will resume April 29th.

🎉 Go Team Herrin! 🐾 This morning, our entire Herrin Elementary School family gathered to send off our amazing students with a roar of support and pride as they head to compete in the Special Olympics today and we managed to snap a few pictures! 🏅🧡🖤 We are SO proud of each of you—your determination, courage, and heart inspire us all. You've already won in our eyes, and we can't wait to hear all about your experience! 🧡 Let's go Tigers—show them what Herrin pride is all about! 🖤 #TeamHerrin #SpecialOlympics #TigerPride #InclusionMatters #WeBelieveInYou

🌞 Sunshine Cart Love! 🌞 A heartfelt THANK YOU to Susie Trexler for sponsoring this week’s Sunshine Cart at Herrin Elementary! 🧡🖤 Each week, our teachers look forward to the tasty treats and little pick-me-ups, and your generosity made this week extra special. From sweet snacks to salty favorites, your support brought big smiles to our hardworking staff! 🍬🍿🥤 We’re so grateful for amazing community members like you who help us spread sunshine one snack at a time. Thank you, Susie! #ThankYouSusie #SunshineCartSponsor #HerrinElementary #TeacherAppreciation #TigerPride 🐯🧡🖤

HES has several students participating in the Special Olympics today! Due to the weather, Herrin is hosting their own indoor event. We would like to say GOOD LUCK to our athletes today!🎉🧡🖤

HES has several students participating in the Special Olympics today! Due to the weather, Herrin is hosting their own indoor event. We would like to say GOOD LUCK to our athletes today!🎉🧡🖤

REMINDER: 🎩🌾 Hat Day is Coming to HES! 🌾🎩 Mark your calendars for Friday, April 25th — it’s Hat Day at HES! Students can wear their favorite hat to school for just $1. All money collected will go to support the Ag in the Classroom program, which brings agriculture to life for our students through fun lessons, hands-on projects, and even eggs to hatch baby chicks! 🐣🌱 Let’s tip our hats to a great cause and have some fun while learning about where our food comes from! 👒🧢🎓 #HESHatDay #AgInTheClassroom #LearningIsFun #FarmToSchool

Save the date: HES Spring Sing: May 1st @ HHS

🎶🎤🎺 Save the Date! 🎶🎤🎺 Herrin Elementary School proudly presents the 5th Grade Spring Concert featuring our talented Band, Chorus, and Ukulele students! 🌸🎵 📅 Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 🕤 Time: 9:30 AM 📍 Location: HES North Gym (New Gym) Come support our amazing 5th graders as they showcase their hard work, creativity, and musical growth. You won’t want to miss this sweet spring performance! 💛🎼 #HESPride #SpringConcert #TigerTunes #HerrinElementary #FutureMusicians

REMINDER about TONIGHT: 📣 Herrin Jr. High School will be holding **Cheerleading Tryouts** for the upcoming school year (this includes this year's 5th graders)! 🧡🖤 📅 **Tryouts:** 🗓️ *Friday, April 25th* 🕔 *5:00 PM – 8:00 PM* BUT WAIT! Before you can try out, you **must attend** our: 📅 **MANDATORY Clinic:** 🗓️ *Wednesday, April 23rd* 🕔 *5:00 PM – 8:00 PM* This clinic is required for all students planning to try out — no exceptions! You'll learn the material needed for tryouts and get a chance to show off your Tiger spirit! 🐾🎉 Let’s go, Tigers! 💪📣 #HerrinPride #TigerCheer #HJHSpirit

📣✨ Happy National Secretaries Day to the incredible trio who keep our school running smoothly! 🎉✏️📚 Today, we celebrate Mrs. Bratcher, Mrs. Jilek, and Ms. Towns—the heart of our school office! From juggling endless tasks to greeting everyone with a warm smile, their dedication and hard work do not go unnoticed. 💖 Thank you for keeping us organized, answering a million questions, and making every day a little brighter! Drop a comment below to show them some love! ⬇️💬 #NationalSecretariesDay #ThankYou #SchoolHeroes #WeAppreciateYou

📣 Reminder for Herrin Elementary Families! 🐾 This week, our students will be taking the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) assessments! 📝✨ These tests help us understand how each student is growing academically and how we can best support their learning. ⏰ Attendance and punctuality are especially important this week! Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest, eats a good breakfast, and arrives at school on time each day. Being present and ready to go helps them do their very best! Thank you for your continued support! 🧡🖤 #TigerPride #MAPTesting #HerrinElementary #AttendanceMatters #DoYourBest

🌍 Happy EARTH DAY from Herrin Elementary School! 🌿 Our students are learning how to care for and protect our amazing planet! 💚🌎 #EarthDay #HerrinElementary #TigerPride

📣 **Calling All Future Cheerleaders!** 📣 Herrin Jr. High School will be holding **Cheerleading Tryouts** for the upcoming school year (this includes this years 5th graders)! 🧡🖤 📅 **Tryouts:** 🗓️ *Friday, April 25th* 🕔 *5:00 PM – 8:00 PM* BUT WAIT! Before you can try out, you **must attend** our: 📅 **MANDATORY Clinic:** 🗓️ *Wednesday, April 23rd* 🕔 *5:00 PM – 8:00 PM* This clinic is required for all students planning to try out — no exceptions! You'll learn the material needed for tryouts and get a chance to show off your Tiger spirit! 🐾🎉 Let’s go, Tigers! 💪📣 #HerrinPride #TigerCheer #HJHSpirit

Today, we celebrate the dedicated men and women who safely transport our students every day. Rain or shine, early mornings and late afternoons, they ensure our kids get to and from school with care and kindness. To all the school bus drivers—thank you for your patience, your smiles, and the important role you play in our communities. Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed! If you see a bus driver today, give them a wave or a heartfelt thank you! 👏 #SchoolBusDriverAppreciationDay #ThankYouBusDrivers #SafeAndReliable

"HOPPY" EASTER!!!!! School will resume on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 18th & Monday, April 21st. School will resume on Tuesday, April 22nd.

🎩🌾 Hat Day is Coming to HES! 🌾🎩 Mark your calendars for Friday, April 25th — it’s Hat Day at HES! Students can wear their favorite hat to school for just $1. All money collected will go to support the Ag in the Classroom program, which brings agriculture to life for our students through fun lessons, hands-on projects, and even eggs to hatch baby chicks! 🐣🌱 Let’s tip our hats to a great cause and have some fun while learning about where our food comes from! 👒🧢🎓 #HESHatDay #AgInTheClassroom #LearningIsFun #FarmToSchool

🎶 H.E.S. is just about two weeks away from our Spring Sing, and students have been working hard to prepare! To go along with our jazz theme, students are welcome to dress in styles from the 1920s or 1930s — the era when jazz was most popular. This is totally optional, and there's no need to buy anything new. If students prefer not to dress in theme, they can simply wear something nice. We’re excited to see everyone shine on stage!

Midterm reports are going home today! Parents and guardians, please be sure to check your student’s progress. You can also view grades at any time by logging into PowerSchool. Thank you for staying connected and supporting your student’s success!

If you're looking for summer resources to help maintain and build on speech skills after the school year ends, Small Talk Speech and Language Center in Herrin, IL has you covered. Reach out to them for more information and support!